Objective
To secure a challenging buyer/senior buyer position with a progressive organization offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Experience
BUYER
C&D TECHNOLOGIES Milwaukee, WI (08/2011-04/2018)
• Proven ability to multi-task and lead as sole buyer for MRO + Packaging Supplies for Annual Sales of 72M.
• Successfully achieved cost reduction of $100,000 and inventory reduction of 800k to 600k.
• Collaborated effectively with A/P + Corporate Office closely during lean times. BUYER
PaCE INDuSTrIES Grafton, WI (05/2010-08/2011)
• One of two buyers responsible for all components and MRO, included are parts for 32 Die Cast machines, Trim Presses and 18 Machine Centers.
• Effectively accomplished cost reduction of $150,000 and inventory reduction of 14%.
• Utilized strong people skills when working with 15 Pace locations for best practices and corporate supplier agreements. BUYER
QuaLIFIED PrODuCTS / NOrTHErN GEar Franklin, WI (02/2007-12/2008)
• Successful buyer of raw material commodities (steel rounds, forgings, castings, machined parts and MRO).
• Exceptional negotiation skills lead to cost reductions of $200,000 and inventory reduction of 12%.
• Adept at sourcing vendors and negotiating favorable pricing terms, quantities and time lines in order to meet corporate objectives.
• Highly organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines, budgets, and customer specification within a fast-paced environment.
BUYER
WaukESHa ENGINE Waukesha, WI (09/2005-02/2007)
• Utilized industry knowledge to outsource all commodities, domestically and internationally, for French produced, US distributed W220 engine. Commodities negotiated include: castings, machined and fabricated products, hydraulics, fasteners, and all electrical for new engines.
BUYER
BuCYruS INTErNaTIONaL South Milwaukee, WI (12/2003-08/2005)
• Recognized as top buyer for outsourcing all machined commodities (heat treating, carburized and shot peening) and gears.
• Collaborated with team to deliver $40 million in machined and fabricated commodities.
• Proven ability to identify new suppliers, resulting in 94% on time delivery. BUYER
WaukESHa ENGINE Waukesha, WI (4/2003-12/2003)
• Worked to outsource $8 million machined and fabricated parts during an 85 day strike. This lead to $600,000 cost reduction from parts previously made in-house.
• Teamed with quality to determine and develop new suppliers. EDUCATION
MaTC - MILWaukEE, WI
• UW-Stevens Point - Stevens Point, WI
• Lincoln College - Lincoln, IL
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
aMErICaN MaNaGEMENT aSSOCIaTION SEMINarS:
• Fundamentals of Management
• Fundamentals of JIT
• Quality Circle
• Fundamentals of Shop Operations
COmpUTER SOFTwARE SkILLS
• AS/400
• Oracle
• Baan
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
STEpHEN R. AXTELL
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